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Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021.
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Summary of Bill HRES 86
Bill 118 HRES 86, titled "Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to denounce the actions of the Burmese military in their crackdown on democracy and human rights in Burma.
The resolution highlights the ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Burmese military since the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021, which saw the military seize power and detain democratically elected leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi. The resolution condemns the military's use of violence, arbitrary arrests, and censorship to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the Burmese military to immediately release all political prisoners, restore civilian rule, and engage in a meaningful dialogue with the democratic opposition to address the grievances of the people of Burma. It also urges the international community to hold the Burmese military accountable for their actions and to support the people of Burma in their fight for democracy and human rights. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 86 serves as a strong condemnation of the Burmese military's actions and a call to action for the US government and the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy and human rights.
The resolution highlights the ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Burmese military since the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021, which saw the military seize power and detain democratically elected leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi. The resolution condemns the military's use of violence, arbitrary arrests, and censorship to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the Burmese military to immediately release all political prisoners, restore civilian rule, and engage in a meaningful dialogue with the democratic opposition to address the grievances of the people of Burma. It also urges the international community to hold the Burmese military accountable for their actions and to support the people of Burma in their fight for democracy and human rights. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 86 serves as a strong condemnation of the Burmese military's actions and a call to action for the US government and the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy and human rights.
Congressional Summary of HRES 86
This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma (Myanmar) and denounces the Burmese military for human rights violations. The resolution calls on the Burmese military to end violence against prodemocracy activists and release political prisoners.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 86
Bill HRES 86 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HRES 86 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023. Bill HRES 86's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 86
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
78Democrat Cosponsors
62Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 86
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 86
Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021.
Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021.
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